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P553 REU

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,207 mi
Last recorded156,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut112,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 REU
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Ltd Aut
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 156,207 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 156,068 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

catalytic converter loose internally

rear axle/differential very noisy (clonking)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 147,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 137,127 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 137,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,461
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
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P553 REU is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P553 REU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P553 REU registered?

P553 REU is a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Aut, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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